Job Status: Filled

District Forester (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Sierra Pacific Industries (http://www.spi-ind.com/)

  Camino, California, United States

Our Forestry Division, Camino District, has an opening for a qualified Forester to help manage the Company’s timberlands in El Dorado and Placer counties.  The successful applicant will be required to work out of the Camino office.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Preparation of Timber Harvest Plans (THPs).
• Administration of contracts, including logging, road construction and reforestation.
• Miscellaneous forestry-related project work requiring demanding physical activity.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A California Registered Professional Forester or the ability to qualify for and take the RPF exam within 2 years.
• Knowledge of native species of Sierra Nevada forests.
• Knowledge of the THP process and experience in preparing THPs.
• Familiarity with California’s Forest Practice Rules and other environmental laws.
• Understanding of logging, road construction and reforestation techniques and operations. 
• Ability to hike and navigate alone in rugged, remote areas using maps, compass or GPS.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a “team” member.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and GIS-based software programs helpful.
• Ability to communicate and work with regulatory agencies and contractors.
• Have a valid California driver’s license and ability to drive hazardous mountain roads.